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N782 RAD

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,010 mi
Last recorded142,010 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN782 RAD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 142,010 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 141,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 137,115 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 132,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

long park brake travel

Fail 14 Jun 2010 132,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

long park brake travel

Pass 5 Jun 2009 125,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2009 125,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 114,431 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 114,431 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 106,598 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 106,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 99,911 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 92,157 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?

Based on 468,577 MOT tests across 82,336 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,315
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
82,336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31,666
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,097
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,976
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,618
Stop lamp not working 17,900
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N782 RAD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Zx fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 31,666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N782 RAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N782 RAD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N782 RAD safe to buy?

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